SPHP in the News

The Record: Albany Hilton Garden Inn Becoming Respite Area for Hospital Workers

April 7, 2020

James K. Reed, M.D., president and CEO of St. Peter's Health Partners, was quoted in the Troy Record for its article on "Heroes Landing." The Albany Hilton Garden Inn was transformed into "Heroes Landing" to serve as a respite for health care workers at St. Peter's Hospital and Albany Med, serving on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. [...]

WTEN: Local Hotel Temporarily Transformed Into ‘Heroes Landing’ for Healthcare Workers

April 7, 2020

WTEN interviewed Shannon Galuski, executive director of St. Peter's Hospital Foundation, for its story on "Heroes Landing." Galuski worked with SEFCU President and CEO, Michael Castellana, and other partners to create the respite for healthcare workers on the front lines in the battle against COVID-19. [...]

WNYT: Coronavirus Mobile Testing Site Opens on UAlbany Campus

April 6, 2020

A new mobile COVID-19 testing site opened April 6 on the UAlbany campus. Sue Vitolins,, director of patient safety and quality improvement for St. Peter's Health Partners, discusses the operation with WNYT. [...]

Times Union: Communities Prepare for Worst Case in Outbreak

April 6, 2020

The Times Union interviewed Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter's Health Partners, for its story on how Capital Region hospitals are preparing for a worst-case scenario in the COVID-19 pandemic. [...]

Times Union: Rate of New Hospitalizations for COVID-19 Slowing in Capital Region, Leaders Say

April 3, 2020

Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter's Health Partners, is quoted in the Times Union's coverage of the regional hospital news conference, held April 3 at Albany Medical Center. Dr. Hanks discusses the positive impact of social distancing, NYC patient transfers, and the redeployment of ventilators. [...]

WNYT: Keeping Connected Important for People in Addiction Recovery

April 3, 2020

It's critical that people in addiction recovery stay connected, but the COVID-19 pandemic is making this particularly challenging. WNYT's Benita Zahn speaks to Jason Kirby, D.O, MBA, medical director for addiction services at St. Peter's Health Partners, about ways on how people in recovery can stay the course. [...]

WTEN: Ford Sends PPE to Upstate Hospitals

April 3, 2020

WTEN/News10 aired a story on Ford's donation of thousands of face shields to hospitals in Upstate New York, including St. Peter's Hospital and Samaritan - Albany Memorial Campus. [...]

WNYT: Ford Makes Thousands of Face Shields for Capital Region Hospitals

April 2, 2020

Ford has donated 3,000 face shields to St. Peter's Health Partners, with another 30,000 on the way. [...]

Altamont Enterprise: Local Hospitals Increase Capacity to Prepare for COVID-19 Patient Surge

March 30, 2020

The Altamont Enterprise reported on preparations being made by Capital Region hospitals as COVID-19 continues to spread in the area. [...]

Daily Gazette: Schenectady’s Ellis Hospital, Other Capital Region Facilities Detail Readiness for COVID-19

March 25, 2020

The Daily Gazette reported on preparations being made by Capital Region hospitals as COVID-19 continues to spread in the area. Clinical leaders from ten regional hospitals, including St. Peter's Health Partners, detailed how their facilities plan to increase capacity by at least 50 percent. [...]

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